high temperatures in the afternoon, new york city, 36 degrees. parts of the midwest, 12 will be the temperature in minneapolis. as you head farther up north, talking single digits. 9 in minneapolis and in new york city, 30. but, gregg, factor in the wind it feels even colder. 21. gregg: that friesing rain and ice, the black ice. 4:00 hour this morning i almost took a major header on that. you can't see it in the dark. the obviously dark at 4:00 a.m. it was just brutal. you will be part of the new year's special tonight? >> i am so excited. i will need to bundle up. it is very cold out there, especially more than 20 stories above the building i have to say. heather: maria was out there all morning before the sun came up, at the top of the ball is. gregg: really? be careful. the don't want you to take a header. thanks very much, maria molina. we look forward to seeing you tonight. >> thanks, gregg. heather: gregg, actually 2013 already on in part of the globe. it is party time down under. sydney, australia, look at that. ringing in the new year wit